One of the most widely used homeopathic remedies, Rhus Toxicodendron is obtained from poison ivy, a shrub growing mainly in Japan and the United States. To prepare mother tincture, the young twigs are harvested in late summer. These fresh twigs will then be subjected to physico-chemical treatments in order to obtain the remedy.
Rhus
Toxicodendron is mainly indicated in cases of dermatoses with erythema and/or oedema. When a subject manifests skin inflammation with or without vesicles, the recommended remedy is Rhus Toxicodendron. This medication is intended to treat genital or labial herpes, eczema, acne rosacea, and shingles.
For the treatment of herpes in particular, whether it is genital herpes or cold sores, it is imperative to start treatment as soon as possible, i.e. as soon as the subject feels outbreaks, even if there are no vesicles yet. However, it is necessary to continue with a background treatment to completely annihilate the flare-ups.
Indications in rheumatology
Rhus Toxicodendron is also a remedy indicated in rheumatology. In particular, rheumatic pain, which is increasingly acute in cold and wet weather, is treated with Rhus Toxicodendron. The drug is also suitable for the treatment of arthritis. When the subject shows stiffness in the joints and this is accompanied by pain, it is recommended to take Rhus Toxicodendron granules. Usually, the person feels more pain when he is at rest and this pain is reduced when he makes light movements. Rhus Toxicodendron is also indicated in the treatment of arthralgia and sciatica
.Indications in traumatology
In traumatology, Rhus Toxicodendron is indicated for the relief of pain caused by sprains and tendonitis. It is also used to relieve the agitation of traumatized people. The remedy is given in the treatment of joint pain that occurs after the practice of unusual exertion.
Rhus
Toxicodendron is recommended for the treatment of viral diseases and those caused by wet weather from rain or swimming, leading to flu-like conditions. Similarly, the drug should be administered in the treatment of dengue and chickenpox. When the internal temperature of the body rises and when the subject feels a strong desire for cold drinks, he or she requires treatment with Rhus Toxicodendron.
Indications in otorhinolaryngology
Rhus Toxicodendron is a remedy frequently prescribed in ENT. It is mainly indicated in the treatment of hoarseness, dysphonia and herpes gingivostomatitis. This remedy is also given in cases of herpangina. Mucosal ulcerations also require treatment with Rhus Toxicodendron.
Indications in ophthalmology
In ophthalmology, Rhus Toxicodendron is indicated for the treatment of phlyctenular keraconjunctivitis and herpetic keraconjunctivitis. In addition, the remedy is particularly effective in treating iritis, regardless of its stage of evolution.
Recommended dosages in case of dermatological diseases
In dermatology, especially in the event of the appearance of eczema, Rhus Toxicodendron 15 CH is taken at the rate of 5 granules in the morning. This dose should be repeated as many times as necessary as soon as the patient suffers from itching. Generally, the treatment lasts one month. However, if symptoms persist, it is best to contact a doctor.
To treat herpes or shingles, it is recommended to take 5 granules of Rhus Toxicodendron 15 CH every 2 hours until improvement is observed. As soon as the patient's condition changes, we can space out the doses. Generally, the treatment lasts between 7 and 10 days.
Recommended dosages for rheumatological conditions
In rheumatology, Rhus Toxicodendron should be administered at a dose of 15 CH at a dose of 5 granules in the evening. The treatment lasts an average of 3 months. To treat arthralgia, it is recommended to take 5 granules of Rhus Toxicodendron 1-4 times a day, depending on the intensity of the symptoms.
Recommended dosages in case of muscle disorders
Sprains are relieved by taking Rhus Toxicodendron 9 CH in the morning, at noon and in the evening, at a dose of 5 granules per dose and for a period of 3 weeks. When performing unusual physical exercises, it is recommended to take 5 granules of Rhus Toxicodendron 9 CH, 4 times a day, the day before, the day and the day after the unusual effort in order to avoid possible trauma and pain that may be observed in the joints.
Recommended dosages in case of infectious diseases
Influenza-like conditions require treatment with 5 granules of Rhus Toxicodendron. This dose should be repeated every 2 hours. The doses should be spaced out as soon as an improvement in the patient's condition is observed. Generally, the treatment lasts between 3 and 4 days. To treat flu and any flu-like condition, it is recommended to take 5 granules of Rhus Toxicodendron 9 CH at 2-hour intervals. The doses can be spaced out according to the improvement in the patient's condition. In the treatment of Dengue, the dose of 5 granules should be repeated 4 times daily. For chickenpox, it is limited to 3 times a day for 10 days.
Recommended dosages in case of ENT disorders
To treat dysphonia, treatment with Rhus Toxicodendron consists of taking 5 9 CH granules, 4 times a day, especially if the hoarseness is accentuated in the morning.
Recommended dosages in case of ophthalmological disorders
When keraconjunctivitis is accompanied by ulceration of the cornea, it is necessary to take 5 granules of Rhus Toxicodendron 15 CH. This dose should be repeated at one-hour intervals. In the treatment of iritis, it is recommended to take 5 granules of Rhus Toxicodendron 15 CH at 2-hour intervals. It should be noted, however, that the medical consultation must be done as soon as possible in this case.
